Waccamaw Indian People facts for kids
| Named after | Lake Waccamaw, Waccamaw River |
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| Formation | 1992 |
| Type | state-recognized tribe, nonprofit organization |
| Legal status | school, educational service provider, charity |
| Purpose | B90: Educational Services |
| Headquarters | Conway, South Carolina |
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Official language
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English |
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President
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Harold Hatcher |
The Waccamaw Indian People is a state-recognized tribe in South Carolina. They are based in Conway, South Carolina in Horry County.
They are not federally recognized as a Native American tribe. They are one of two tribes who identify themselves as Waccamaw, the other group being the Waccamaw Siouan Indians, a state-recognized tribe from North Carolina.
Organization
In 1992, the Waccamaw Indian People formed a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The group's agent, president, and chief is Harold D. "Buster" Hatcher.
Proposed legislation
US Representative Tom Rice (R-SC-7) introduced HR 1942 Waccamaw Indian Acknowledgment Act in 2021 to attempt to secure federal recognition for the organization.
Activities
The WIP host an annual powwow every November in Aynor, South Carolina. The Horry County Museum showcased the exhibition The Waccamaw Indian People: Past, Present, and Future in 2021.
